{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8687a8dc3897aedaaa4f3051","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8687a8dc3897aedaaa4f3051","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8687a8dc3897aedaaa4f3051","title":"Process Development Chemist - Torrance","description":"Process Development Chemist\nLocation: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time\nWhy You’ll Love This Role\nAt PolyPeptide, your work directly impacts life-changing medicines. As a Process Development Chemist, you’ll be hands-on in peptide manufacturing, working with advanced synthesis, purification, and drying processes in a collaborative GMP environment. This is an ideal role for a chemist who enjoys precision, ownership, and seeing their work move from lab to customer.\nYou’ll contribute to high-quality peptide production while building deep technical expertise alongside experienced chemists, all while upholding PolyPeptide’s commitment to safety, quality, and on-time delivery.\nWhat You’ll Do\nExecute peptide synthesis, purification, and drying operations in accordance with SOPs and Batch Production Records (BPRs)\nSet up and verify reactor systems for proper operation\nMeasure, mix, and prepare chemical ingredients with accuracy and care\nMonitor reaction progress and respond appropriately to ensure complete processing\nPerform intermediate chemical processing steps under established safety and process guidelines\nPrepare solutions for purification and purify crude peptides using HPLC\nConduct lyophilization and drying processes per validated procedures\nPerform in-process analytical HPLC checks and communicate results to senior chemists\nMake basic go/no-go processing decisions based on established criteria\nIdentify, report, and assist with troubleshooting equipment or process issues\nMaintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and GMP compliance\nSupport additional tasks as needed to meet production goals\nWhat You Bring\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering\n2+ years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory\nTechnical Skills\nHands-on experience with HPLC systems\nWorking knowledge of cGMP environments and documentation\nProfessional Skills\nStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision\nFlexibility to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, priority-shifting environment\nExceptional technical writing skills with strong attention to detail\nExcellent organization, communication, and multitasking abilities\nCore Competencies\nChemical process execution and monitoring\nPeptide purification and analytical techniques\nGMP compliance and documentation accuracy\nAttention to detail and quality mindset\nTeam collaboration and adaptability\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nWork may occur in office, laboratory, or GMP manufacturing environments\nGowning and PPE required for lab and production settings\nPhysical demands may include standing or sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 25 lbs, repetitive lab tasks, and equipment operation\nExposure to chemicals, equipment noise, and temperature-controlled environments\nOccasional evening, weekend, or overtime hours may be required\nReasonable accommodations provided as needed\nAbout PolyPeptide\nPolyPeptide is a global leader in peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients, partnering with innovators worldwide to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. Our teams are driven by science, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.\nIf you’re ready to grow your chemistry career while making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.\nSalary: $30-$35/hr\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Polypeptideus","rawCompany":"polypeptideus","city":"Industry","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:58:57.391Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-2031.00","title":"Chemists","slug":"chemists"},{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Development Chemist - Torrance","description":"Process Development Chemist\nLocation: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time\nWhy You’ll Love This Role\nAt PolyPeptide, your work directly impacts life-changing medicines. 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